The World of Animal Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurines)
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Haniwa Dog, Terra-cotta tomb ornament, From Sakaikamitakeshi, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2012 (Tue) - October 28, 2012 (Sun)Through introducing animal haniwa and comparing them with small figures of humans and animals on decorated Sue stoneware, this exhibition looks into the stories and meanings possessed by animal haniwa.
Current exhibit includes:
Aquatic Bird, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From the tomb perhaps of the Emperor Ojin, Habikino-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 5th century
Aquatic Bird, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Sakitama, Gyoda-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century (Private collection)
Dog, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Sakaikamitakeshi, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century
Wild Boar, Haniwa (terra-cotta tomb figure), From Abiko-shi, Chiba, Kofun period, 6th century
Deer, Haniwa (terra-cotta tomb figure), From Tsukahara, Tsubaki-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 6th century